The plastic piece in the middle of the handlebar is actually removable. Under it is a fixing point for attaching the phone holder. If you use factory accessories, you can install the phone holder without affecting the appearance.
Zontes does it again, they really are making some excellent bikes and scooters right now. The big brands should watch out. Great detailed review as always, with the comedy mixed in 😂 including slurping your tea, priceless.
I kept hanging for about 18 months to see and try one, it was mooted for such a long time that I eventually lost patience and went and bought another scooter. It appealed to me because its not as bulky and weighty as a maxi but just bridge's that gap from a 125. I wish I had kept my cool a bit longer because I'm very impressed with everything Zontes and you're review of it was excellent and re ignited my interest. So I guess I'll just have make it my next one.
Hi from the USA. It never fails, no sooner do I get a new whatever and I see something better or with extras I wish I had. So it is with my new 2022 Scooter I have. Your review and demo of this model is wonderful. Just wish I had seen it before getting what I have. Don't get me wrong I love the new scooter I have but with so many on the market it is hard to make choices post delivery. Thanks for the video.
4:39 hey thanks for the review, but are you sure that you cannot mirror the screen ? I saw multiple videos on the internet where people were mirroring their screens including for navigation, both M125 and M310
Did he mention the smart key? I'm getting ready to buy one in Egypt and my biggest concern is the smart key. If that shits the bed? There is no physical key backup? Is there a phone app that can reprogram the smart key? idk. never owned a cycle without a key and am anxious in a developing world environment.
The price is great, I personally don't like it, but I thought about it anyway, unfortunately, when I read that there is no steel sleeve in the cylinder, I gave up.
Other brands don’t use sleeves too these days. They come with a single aluminium engine block with some coating in the inner wall to aid in reducing the friction between the lining and piston. Think Yamaha’s DiASil, for example. Zontes is not doing anything different here. If anything, the key point to note in prolonging engine health is to ensure regular engine oil change and engine servicing, as well as ensuring engine oil levels never dip to dangerously low levels. Also, a good practice is to let the engine warm up for a few minutes at idle at every startup for the engine oil to lubricate all internal components thoroughly and reach optimum viscosity for said effective lubrication. Do these and your ride will serve you well for years to come.
Great review again thank you. Looks a bit of a bargain compared against the Japanese brands and the quality does look good. How are Zontes for spares availability and back up. I'm seriously tempted.
The key question concerns the Zontes as a new zero-mileage scooter for the price of a good used Honda Forza, we cannot know the relative merits of the two, will the Zontes still be a satisfactory purchase after several years of ownership? A Honda is likely to give good service for many years of ownership.
You make a good point but like with anything no one knows with a new product and if everyone waits to find that out and no one buys them in the first instance, they brand will just die off.
In other comments.... it is about spares. brake pads, filters, cables, TPS units, lights, levers.... all things you will need eventually. A Japanese cycle may be assembled in China, but the dealer service and network of parts is critical. A Ch. moto, made in Ch.? Where do I go for a broken lens? A lost filler cap? Personally, I'm buying one this month. Have no illusions that I will own it more than a year.
Service intervals would be a negative compared to honda but for shorties like me the seat height and weight are much more suitable than the Forza and the Yamaha which is even higher. The manual can be downloaded, interesting language it's in.
A great review as always, IDEA !!!! How about a review on the Zontes T350 againts the T310 ?? Idea ?? Keep up the good work Chaps !! Cheers more Tea ??
Just bought one of these bikes very pleased with it but I have a problem I can’t get the Bluetooth to do anything it connects to my phone and that’s it very annoyed as I’ve just paid £4.700 for the bike any answers I have an iPhone???????
Hello, there. My friend, I have to ask you a reasonable (I think) question. Since you found this scooter superb (my interpretation from your review), do you have any worries or second thoughts regarding the quality characteristics of the brand (ZONTES)? I mean, for example, are the plastics as time goes start to creak? or generally having splicing issues? I mean it's not o HONDA or YAMAHA scooter and that creates hesitation in the buyer's decision about the machine's reliability. Is this thinking correct? I would really appreciate your opinion on this matter.
Decent scoot but i am lusting after an Enfield 350 classic for a bit less, totally impractical and slower but looks the dogs danglies, wish you would test ride one and compare to your other Enfield.
I've never ridden one but I have sat on one. My first impressions. Too small. Maybe ok for someone small in stature and more a commuter rather than long distance. I reckon it will be quite pokey due to its size and weight. I don't think it will sell well but bear in mind that's only my opinion.this is zontes first scooter and there is a 125cc as well. Good review.
How easy to fit a top box? - I am looking at a lightweight tourer and need the space. The service interval is a bit short but if the service is basically just oil and filter it will be cheap - when do the valves get done?
The plate in the centre of the handlebars pops off and there should be a supplied bracket to add a phone mount then you pop the plate back on. I have one coming this week I hope, I traded my Zontes ZT310T2 in for it which I have had no problems with, people that rattle on about Chines bikes are fools, how many bikes of this size and price give you an electric screen? stainless steel bolts? adjustable levers? tyre pressure feedback? this will be my third Chinese bike and I can tell you they have come a long way in even 10 years and the days of a whole shipment of Chinese scooters not allowed on the roads of the USA as they were that unfit for the roads are long gone. Many discounted the Japanese bikes in the late 60's and early 70's 'Jap Crap' was the battle cry, now most of those folks are long gone along with the British bike manufactures.
@@ungratefulmango I contacted Zontes and they said they won't be bringing in the 350s until the 125s are ready too, and that the 125D is in development at the moment. This suggests the 350s won't be coming to the UK any time soon, unfortunately.
The plastic piece in the middle of the handlebar is actually removable. Under it is a fixing point for attaching the phone holder. If you use factory accessories, you can install the phone holder without affecting the appearance.
很高興看見國產摩托車在海外也在快速崛起！
@@bearli1298 國產車的質量這幾年在飛速進步，但是跟世界頂尖大廠比還有距離。
Zontes does it again, they really are making some excellent bikes and scooters right now. The big brands should watch out.
Great detailed review as always, with the comedy mixed in 😂 including slurping your tea, priceless.
I kept hanging for about 18 months to see and try one, it was mooted for such a long time that I eventually lost patience and went and bought another scooter. It appealed to me because its not as bulky and weighty as a maxi but just bridge's that gap from a 125.
I wish I had kept my cool a bit longer because I'm very impressed with everything Zontes and you're review of it was excellent and re ignited my interest. So I guess I'll just have make it my next one.
This presentation is very informative and very pleasant. Thanks a bunch!!
Hi from the USA. It never fails, no sooner do I get a new whatever and I see something better or with extras I wish I had. So it is with my new 2022 Scooter I have. Your review and demo of this model is wonderful. Just wish I had seen it before getting what I have. Don't get me wrong I love the new scooter I have but with so many on the market it is hard to make choices post delivery. Thanks for the video.
What did you get that you're unhappy with, if you don't mind my asking?
Yay!!!! I am hoping they get the 125cc version out zoon.
Zontes are bucking a few design trends here, which is a good thing as scooters are starting to look samey.
4:39 hey thanks for the review, but are you sure that you cannot mirror the screen ? I saw multiple videos on the internet where people were mirroring their screens including for navigation, both M125 and M310
Did he mention the smart key? I'm getting ready to buy one in Egypt and my biggest concern is the smart key. If that shits the bed? There is no physical key backup? Is there a phone app that can reprogram the smart key? idk. never owned a cycle without a key and am anxious in a developing world environment.
The price is great, I personally don't like it, but I thought about it anyway, unfortunately, when I read that there is no steel sleeve in the cylinder, I gave up.
@@Ducatijay72 I'm thinking of "replacement" in the future, not endurance now, everything is disposable already now?
Other brands don’t use sleeves too these days. They come with a single aluminium engine block with some coating in the inner wall to aid in reducing the friction between the lining and piston. Think Yamaha’s DiASil, for example.
Zontes is not doing anything different here. If anything, the key point to note in prolonging engine health is to ensure regular engine oil change and engine servicing, as well as ensuring engine oil levels never dip to dangerously low levels. Also, a good practice is to let the engine warm up for a few minutes at idle at every startup for the engine oil to lubricate all internal components thoroughly and reach optimum viscosity for said effective lubrication. Do these and your ride will serve you well for years to come.
That middle part is you pull it off and you can put a phone mount if you pull the part off
Great review again thank you. Looks a bit of a bargain compared against the Japanese brands and the quality does look good. How are Zontes for spares availability and back up. I'm seriously tempted.
The Japanese brands are all made in China nowadays
@@steve00alt70 some Honda scooters are actually made in Italy
The key question concerns the Zontes as a new zero-mileage scooter for the price of a good used Honda Forza, we cannot know the relative merits of the two, will the Zontes still be a satisfactory purchase after several years of ownership? A Honda is likely to give good service for many years of ownership.
You make a good point but like with anything no one knows with a new product and if everyone waits to find that out and no one buys them in the first instance, they brand will just die off.
In other comments.... it is about spares. brake pads, filters, cables, TPS units, lights, levers.... all things you will need eventually. A Japanese cycle may be assembled in China, but the dealer service and network of parts is critical. A Ch. moto, made in Ch.? Where do I go for a broken lens? A lost filler cap?
Personally, I'm buying one this month. Have no illusions that I will own it more than a year.
Looks a good bit of kit to be fair 👍🏻
Service intervals would be a negative compared to honda but for shorties like me the seat height and weight are much more suitable than the Forza and the Yamaha which is even higher. The manual can be downloaded, interesting language it's in.
A great review as always, IDEA !!!! How about a review on the Zontes T350 againts the T310 ?? Idea ?? Keep up the good work Chaps !! Cheers more Tea ??
Indeed....once we get the 350
Am I correct in saying the 125 and the 310 scooters are exactly the same physical size except of course for the engine?
yes
Never seen so many buttons on a handlebar in my life, does it heat ya pasty and boil a kettle for when ya pull up to the bike meets?
I don't think it does. No.
Just bought one of these bikes very pleased with it but I have a problem I can’t get the Bluetooth to do anything it connects to my phone and that’s it very annoyed as I’ve just paid £4.700 for the bike any answers I have an iPhone???????
Hello, there. My friend, I have to ask you a reasonable (I think) question. Since you found this scooter superb (my interpretation from your review), do you have any worries or second thoughts regarding the quality characteristics of the brand (ZONTES)? I mean, for example, are the plastics as time goes start to creak? or generally having splicing issues? I mean it's not o HONDA or YAMAHA scooter and that creates hesitation in the buyer's decision about the machine's reliability. Is this thinking correct? I would really appreciate your opinion on this matter.
Hi, Zontes have come so far in just a few short years. The quality is superb and I have no worries about their plastics and alloy parts at this stage.
@@motorsforthemasses Thank you for your immediate response. We are waiting for your test on ZONTES 350E
Decent scoot but i am lusting after an Enfield 350 classic for a bit less, totally impractical and slower but looks the dogs danglies, wish you would test ride one and compare to your other Enfield.
I'll see what I can do
How difficult is servicing in eu? Considering its so rare theres about 8 of these in my entire country
I really like the look of this bike. How widespread is the dealership network?
Zontes are in many many dealerships throughout UK now.
CAN 2 PEOPLE RIDE ON THIS SIR?
36 hp I don't see why it wouldn't pack a passenger
I'm 5ft 7. Will this be ok for me?
I've never ridden one but I have sat on one. My first impressions. Too small. Maybe ok for someone small in stature and more a commuter rather than long distance. I reckon it will be quite pokey due to its size and weight. I don't think it will sell well but bear in mind that's only my opinion.this is zontes first scooter and there is a 125cc as well. Good review.
What is your height? Because that is rather important part of such comment ;-)
How easy to fit a top box? - I am looking at a lightweight tourer and need the space. The service interval is a bit short but if the service is basically just oil and filter it will be cheap - when do the valves get done?
valves is about 10000KM
My local dealer said services should only be about £90
My dealer has quoted me £120 for first service pretty expensive
@@kawasakiman8965 The first service might be more expensive than all the rest? It does seem a little steep, but that's just the way things are going
The plate in the centre of the handlebars pops off and there should be a supplied bracket to add a phone mount then you pop the plate back on. I have one coming this week I hope, I traded my Zontes ZT310T2 in for it which I have had no problems with, people that rattle on about Chines bikes are fools, how many bikes of this size and price give you an electric screen? stainless steel bolts? adjustable levers? tyre pressure feedback? this will be my third Chinese bike and I can tell you they have come a long way in even 10 years and the days of a whole shipment of Chinese scooters not allowed on the roads of the USA as they were that unfit for the roads are long gone. Many discounted the Japanese bikes in the late 60's and early 70's 'Jap Crap' was the battle cry, now most of those folks are long gone along with the British bike manufactures.
Absolutely!
Have you heard anything about the new 350 scooters coming to the UK?
Have you found any more info on this?
@@ungratefulmango I contacted Zontes and they said they won't be bringing in the 350s until the 125s are ready too, and that the 125D is in development at the moment. This suggests the 350s won't be coming to the UK any time soon, unfortunately.
@@robhall5622 thanks for the response. Bit disappointing 😕
The best scooter ever!!!!
nice review as allways, can you stop slurping your tea....
I do it on purpose as I hate it too and it's amusing to see it annoy others lol
I am unsure do you actually know that the screen moves
Did you watch the video?
@@motorsforthemasses 90% , Sorry I must’ve missed it
Top l have on
Thought you were a bit overdressed! There, does that satisfy you?